SilentJames

Defector did a "better hate an owner," article on Angelos and the vibe of it was that Angelos seemed like a decent enough guy that was on the right side of a lot of history. One steelworker quoted in an article said something along the lines of: "Peter Angelos was the only one standing up for us." That is a lot of good intentions that led to terrible executions.

Someone just pointed out that it seemed to be a somewhat diverse group and that it to them it was a positive. Why even bother doing this?

MASN predates the switch to digital broadcasting so that might not be an issue like it was. Otherwise Baltimore’s market just gets crushed if that happens.

Oh man, I am down for the more cream/ off white jersey.

Let's also remember that Denny Bautista - well, it wasnt much of a loss in the end.

Sports has always been a part of politics, politics has always been a part of sport. They have never been separate, the only thing that changed is who is allowed the mic.

MASN should be broadcasting Towson, Morgan, UMBC, Coppin, Howard, Richmond, Mason, Bowie, Virginia State, Loyola games.

Oh its terrible - but when it works it does in fact work (I just have to borrow my mother-in-law's Comcast login). Please just give me a reliable streaming option.

If they are pairing that hat with a new "retro" jersey alternate that uses the pre 95 Script, like the late 70's late 80's script. That would be INCREDIBLY nice.

I appreciate that the family kept games affordable, always had a lot of discount nights, always let us bring our own food. I really appreciate that, in recent years, the org has done a lot more to embrace Baltimore as a city and a general vibe than it has in the past.

I love this as an alternate cap, especially if it replaces the O's hat.

Agreed, I love when the Orioles and A's play on a Saturday, best uniform combinations on the field that baseball can put out.

I think Mateo and Flaherty were my big misses as well.

I think he gets the spring to show consistency, I would give him April but a short leash.

All I want for christmas is a standalone streaming option that doesn't require me to use my Mother-in-law's comcast login.

Yeah this feels like a fine deal. The taxpayer money in question was money that was already spent that the team now just has access to. The team was never going to move under this ownership, no one was threatening that. That was the one thing I never really worried about with Angelos (Pete or others) none of them seemed to have any appetite for entertaining any move of the team.

This is certainly the case, but him acknowledging that conversations have taken place is a good sign that the organization is willing to extend these guys and spend money.

yeah. I think Dean is an overall average pitcher that can show flashes and streaks of brilliance but ultimately can be penciled in for a real clunker of a start every once in awhile. I think he is a fine guy to have in a rotation, but he might also be the type of "guy," that could be packaged in the right trade.

Indeed, these are the things that get hammered out and debated in the final lease agreement - which takes time. But the MOU means taht both sides have agreed in principle to the broad outline and purposes. If anything it was a mistake for Moore to be so vocal about it because now he would bare all the responsibility if it fails meanwhile if it does fail Angelos gets hated? I mean he is already hated, and he would just leave and continue being rich in another state. Moore would see his political future take an absolutely massive hit. Both parties seem to want to get this done - no reason to think it wont.

Agreed pretty much on all accounts here - save the Mullins deal, Im a little more hesitant than SG here. Cowser did himself no favors up here, I'm trying not to read into that too much but he seemed real overmatched and it never really clicked. Now that totally doesn't mean anything more than that simple fact, but is does give me some pause regarding letting Mullins go.

Yeah, I mean the boys want to get together and read the book - good for them. Makes them feel good and gives them a sense of peace and good times? Awesome. I mean I don't care what the book is - the Bible? Tolkien? Its all good man so long as the actions you take from that fellowship are good and kind and add joy to the world. Good for them.

There is a lot of quality SP on the market this offseason. Go get one.

Yeah, the Dodgers are in a situation where they have won that division so much, and have only missed the playofffs 5 times in the last 20 years - with only 3 league titles and only 1 world series to show for it I could see their fans being upset by the season. Still, that would be a nice problem to have.

The Orioles should be competitive for playoffs/division title next year. The AL East is as such that there are legitimately three teams that are vying for the title, and all five can make a case for a playoff run. Given that reality we can only control what we can control (we can't control how good Tampa is for instance) So, improve in the offseason, make the playoffs. The playoffs are a crap shoot, but win the regular season and give yourself a chance again.

Would bring back: Fuji and Lopez Would consider bringing back: Gibson The rest can go.